Kimberly Herminath
Wausau,WI
Summary
Bilingual professional specializing in cross-cultural communication and customer service for Spanish-speaking communities. Skilled in fostering high satisfaction and retention through effective relationship management. Excels in both independent and collaborative environments while efficiently managing multiple tasks.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
High school Spanish Interpreter/Translator
Wausau School District
Wausau, USA
09.2017 - Current
- Delivered real-time, accurate oral interpretations and translations as a Spanish interpreter.
- Translate documents for the Wausau School District (English-Spanish).
- Reviewed, edited and proofread translated documents for accuracy.
- Review and analyze briefing materials before starting translation.
- Fostered positive relationships with parents, students, and staff through excellent customer service.
- Promote student learning by providing individualized and small group support to reinforce learning within the classroom.
- Tutored students individually and in small groups to reinforce understanding of key class concepts.
- Assisted newcomer students with schedule organization, homework management, language acquisition, and social skills development.
Bilingual Elementary School Teacher
Green Valley School
10.2014 - 01.2017
- Developed and implemented comprehensive annual and weekly lesson plans for Second Grade to align with curriculum standards.
- Executed class plans creatively and efficiently to foster an engaging learning environment.
- Designed and maintained a welcoming classroom atmosphere to enhance student learning.
- Coordinated and participated in school and community events to promote student involvement and strengthen community ties.
Field Supervisor on Project Evaluation
World Vision Honduras
06.2014 - 06.2014
- Supervised 8 interviewers during interviews of 355 families, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Reviewed and verified information accuracy, maintaining high quality standards.
- Sorted and prepared documents for timely delivery to consultant, facilitating efficient processing.
- Interview 15 World Vision key partners.
Internship
NTC Foundation and Alumni
02.2014 - 05.2014
- Engaged attendees at events to promote the Alumni Association and increase awareness.
- Assisted in organizing alumni events, including Timberwolf Days, to support fundraising efforts.
- Participated in board meetings to contribute to event and project planning.
- Update the Alumni Association database.
Field Community Development Facilitator
World Vision Honduras
03.2010 - 05.2012
- Coordinated community projects to enhance local engagement and development.
- Delivered workshops on children's rights, equity, nutrition, leadership, and education to empower community members.
- Conducted household visits to engage families and identify their specific needs.
- Gather, analyze and process sponsored children's information to be sent to their sponsors.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, semiannual and annual reports.
- Create and maintain customers' files organized and up to date.
- Supervise and train seasonal employees and volunteer networks.
Education
Technical Certificates - Small Business Management, Accelerated Leadership, Marketing Basics
Northcentral Technical College
Wausau, WI05-2014
Skills
- Interpretation skills
- Technical translation
- Bilingual: Spanish and English
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Language tutoring
- Community engagement
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Attention to detail
- Proactivity
- Pressure management
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Creative thinking
- Multicultural communication
- Cross-cultural communication
- Cultural competency
Accomplishments
- Awarded with a two-year Scholarship to study Business Management in the USA, sponsored by USAID and Georgetown University, Northcentral Technical College 2012-2014.
- Awarded with the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Northcentral Technical College, 2013-2014.
- International Club, Secretary, Northcentral Technical College, August 2013-2014.
- NTC Presidential Letters of Academic Excellence, Northcentral Technical College, 2013-2014.
- Winner of the Second Place in College Accounting and Financial Analyst, State Competition, Business Professionals of America, Green Bay, Wisconsin, 2014.
- Presidential Volunteer Service Award, 250 hours completed, Wausau, Wisconsin, 2012-2014.
- Radio Marketing Professional Program for Radio Sales Certificate, Wausau, WI, 11/01/13.
Timeline
High school Spanish Interpreter/Translator
Wausau School District
09.2017 - Current
Bilingual Elementary School Teacher
Green Valley School
10.2014 - 01.2017
Field Supervisor on Project Evaluation
World Vision Honduras
06.2014 - 06.2014
Internship
NTC Foundation and Alumni
02.2014 - 05.2014
Field Community Development Facilitator
World Vision Honduras
03.2010 - 05.2012
Technical Certificates - Small Business Management, Accelerated Leadership, Marketing Basics
Northcentral Technical College